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Divide 42/35 with 8/16

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 8/16

42/35 ÷ 8/16 is 12/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/16: 16/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/35 ÷ 8/16 = 42/35 × 16/8
  3. = 42 × 16/35 × 8 = 672/280
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
  5. In mixed form: 22/5

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